Victoria Sponge

110g (4oz) Butter
110g (4oz) Caster Sugar
110g (4oz) Self-raising Flour
2 Eggs
Vanilla Essence or 1 tsp Grated Lemon Rind

Preheat oven to 190°C: 375°F: Gas 5.
Whisk together the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
Add the beaten eggs gradually with a little of the flour.
Fold in the remaining sieved flour and add the flavouring.
Divide equally between two 15cm (6 inch) sandwich tins.
Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
Turn out on to a wire rack to cool.

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Victoria Sponge